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  1. Some questions about your job

    APP posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am trying to find out more about what nursing is like as a career, and if it's for me. Here are some questions: A. What is your title (RN. LPN etc) B. What setting do you work in (hospital, drs...

  2. Oh boy......I ticked off the charge nurse

    APP replied to newish nurse's topic in General Nursing

    "..Our instructor has encouraged us to ask questions about things we aren't familiar with,..." Since the instructor had encouraged you to ask questions, the CN had not business saying what she did....

  3. 1 year FNP programs

    APP replied to soliant12's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Shanandoah University in VA - I think their program takes 15

  4. Shanandoah University?

    APP posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    Is anyone familiar with Shanandoa University? Specifically their Accelrated 2nd degree program in Northern

  5. The Cold Shoulder?

    APP replied to MA Nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Don't take it personally. Nurses are busy people! I have had to re-post some questions several times to get any answers. I think one of th eproblems is allnurses has TOO MANY forums... people are...

  6. Anyone finish shift and not return to job?

    APP replied to StatRNNJ97's topic in General Nursing

    statrnnj97: can you elaborate on what you felt was unsafe about your

  7. How about the HARDEST job in nursing?

    APP posted a topic in General Nursing

    As a spin off to the "easiest" thread, how about the "hardest"

  8. Gaaaa....what a tangle...what to do...

    APP replied to weirdRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    whimsiern: what did your don say when you told her the

  9. How about the HARDEST job in nursing?

    APP replied to APP's topic in General Nursing

    Bumping:... please keep replies to original post comign... this IS

  10. Some questions about your job

    APP replied to APP's topic in General Nursing

    TIA means "Thanks In advance" PLEASE keep responses to original post coming! This is really helping me decide if nursing is what I want to do (no, haven't decided for sure yet!) Again, Thanks In...

  11. Am I a loser? I couldn't keep up....

    APP replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    "it didn't help that the nurse sharing the hall with me had plenty of time to take breaks, lunch and just sit at the desk in the nurse's station, never offering to help me, even though she knew i was...

  12. Nurses and back problems

    APP posted a topic in General Nursing

    "...I am very concerned that you are going into nursing and already have back pain problems...." The above is a response to a post on the "Nurses and depression" thread. I am 47 years old and had...

  13. :( Sad - LPN (little pretend nurse comment)

    APP replied to Amyjosonata's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Just tell them that PA means

  14. Help! Advice on kid swallowing a pill...

    APP replied to RNin2007's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I use the butter trick on dogs, and it's great for cats, with their raspy

  15. How about the HARDEST job in nursing?

    APP replied to APP's topic in General Nursing

    Of course I realize there is no "one answer" to this question: I asked it as a way to get insight into the different nursing jobs out there, as a wanna-be

  16. Hello! I'm a "Physician Extender"

    APP replied to PackMule's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    "Physician Extender" reminds me of "semen extender", used in artificial insemination of

  17. Don't laugh, but... what if I throw up??

    APP replied to Alice b.'s topic in General Nursing

    Not a nurse yet, but hope to be, but one thing you might think about is carrying a small can of orange air freshener in your pocket (orange is absolutely the best at neutralizing, not just masking,...

  18. Help! Advice on kid swallowing a pill...

    APP replied to RNin2007's topic in General Nursing

    Butter the pill. They slide down easier and don't have any

  19. Has anyone had successful spinal surgery?

    APP replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a ruptured disc epaired in 1997, L5-S1. Surgeon (ortho) used a micro-surgery: 1 inch scar, walker out of the hospital 4 hours after the surgery (which took 45 minutes). 2 weeks bedrest, was...

  20. Reasources to helpmake decision

    APP posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am thinking about going to nursing school. I am a middle-aged 'recovering' computer analyst. I have a Master's in Public Admin,a nd am thinking about ultimately becoming an NP. I have done 6...

  21. Associates or BSN?

    APP posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I have an Ivy-league BA and a master's in public admin from a top school. I ultimately would liek to go into Nursing education or to be a Nurse Practitioner. I an get an Assoc. degree for less $$...

  22. Why I hate DC

    APP replied to HU_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I lived in DC for many years and loved it. All cities have crime, not sure DC is that much worse than others. Yes, there is crime... but there are good things as well: great (and FREE) museums,...

  23. Off topic- Places to stay

    APP replied to NeuroNP's topic in General Nursing

    It is highly unlikely that you will find a hotel or motel within a reasonable distance of DC for less that $65. Baltimore and Annapolis are both at least 1 hour from DC - more at rush-hour. I'd post...

  24. Can I REALLY be a nurse?

    APP replied to zoprack's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Kulukaju: you are very much like me: I too am in IT and am sick of it. It just does not provide me any satisfaction or feeling of 'purpose'. Many years ago, long before I thought about nursing...

  25. moving to Maine--any advice?

    APP replied to emwright's topic in General Nursing

    I was born and raised in Maine, but have not lived there for many, many years. Lewison/Auburn is a traditional 'mill town" and not very vibrant or economically thriving... pretty dreary, in fact....